In a dystopian future the populace is segregated into castes. Belligerents, the lowest of status, are comprised of criminals and outcasts. Content as a faceless Commoner, Ryan has made a life for himself on the streets as a car thief. While the work isn’t the most noble, he’s known as one of the best despite his young age. Ryan’s skills catch the eye of a flagrant Owner, bent on winning the virtual competition: Vicara. Newly branded as a Belligerent, Ryan struggles for freedom and acceptance at an academy specialized in training teams for Vicara. Ryan’s place on the team is shaky as he learns the truth and tragedy behind the person he replaces. Join the Belligerents as we get our first look into the world of Vicara!

In life, whether we realize it or not, we are always being tested. The decisions we make and the paths we follow in our lives have a significant outcome on the world. These are the burdens of being an adult... or in Ryan's case, being a Belligerent. The carefree life of a child bends a little when becoming a teenager with blooming emotions and a stronger self-awareness of the world around you. Couple all of that with learning deadly combat skills in order to fight for your own freedom from a life of servitude, and some who bend will break. Follow Ryan and the rest of Shifter's team in the sequel to the dystopian adventure of Belligerent as their mettle is tested to see if they can survive what is expected of them and as they learn the darker aspects of those expectations. Will they break or will they be resilient?